Partnership between Borough of Manhattan Community College and Morehouse College
Enhancing Transfer Opportunities for Students
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), City University of New York (CUNY), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Morehouse College, the nation’s only male Historically Black College or University (HBCU). This partnership aims to strengthen the pipeline for eligible BMCC graduates to transfer to Morehouse College.
Transfer Dual-Admission Pathway Program
The MOU launches the BMCC-Morehouse Transfer Dual-Admission Pathway Program, which guarantees admission to BMCC students who meet the specified academic and admission criteria for transfer into both Morehouse College and the Morehouse College Online Bachelor’s degree program. Admitted students are also eligible for auto-admission into the Dual-Admission Pathway Program, allowing them to study engineering through the Morehouse College Dual-Degree Engineering Program.
Dual-Degree Engineering Program
The Morehouse College Dual-Degree Engineering Program enables participating partner institutions, including Auburn University, Clarkson University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Missouri University of Science and Technology, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Notre Dame University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Alabama – Huntsville, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, and University of Southern California, to offer students a unique opportunity to obtain both a liberal arts college education and a professional engineering education.
Program Enhancements
The partnership includes several enhancements, including:
- Pre-enrollment advising, financial aid information, and housing support to ensure a smooth transition for Morehouse College students
- Collaboration between Morehouse College’s Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership and BMCC’s Office of Diplomatic Education & Training to create opportunities aimed at enhancing training for diplomats while providing access to high-quality academic courses
- BMCC-Morehouse Leadership Scholars Program, a cohort-based learning community designed to provide academic support, mentorship, and additional resources to participating students
Conclusion
This partnership between BMCC and Morehouse College is a testament to the institutions’ shared commitment to empowering students to thrive in their academic pursuits and embark upon rewarding careers. The agreement aligns with the missions of both institutions to advance equity and promote the intellectual growth of students.
FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of the partnership between BMCC and Morehouse College?
A: The partnership aims to enhance the transfer opportunities for eligible BMCC graduates to transfer to Morehouse College.
Q: What is the Transfer Dual-Admission Pathway Program?
A: The program guarantees admission to BMCC students who meet the specified academic and admission criteria for transfer into both Morehouse College and the Morehouse College Online Bachelor’s degree program.
Q: What is the Morehouse College Dual-Degree Engineering Program?
A: The program enables participating students to study engineering through the Morehouse College Dual-Degree Engineering Program, allowing them to obtain both a liberal arts college education and a professional engineering education.
Q: What institutions are participating in the Morehouse College Dual-Degree Engineering Program?
A: The program includes partner institutions such as Auburn University, Clarkson University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Missouri University of Science and Technology, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Notre Dame University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Alabama – Huntsville, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, and University of Southern California.
